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Glossary of Human Resources Terms

September 5, 2019

…their associated salary band minimums, reference rates, and maximums. The compensation program is part of the University’s commitment to offer fair, equitable, competitive compensation considering the scope of job responsibilities, relevant experience, employee’s performance against job expectations, appropriate compensation comparison markets, and available budgetary resources. Senior Academic and Administrative Officer (SAAO) | Senior Academic…

Overtime & Compensatory Time Off for SHRA Non-Exempt Employees

March 7, 2017

…a work week. An employee must actually work over 40 hours to earn overtime compensation. Paid time that is not considered time worked (eg, most leave or paid time off packages) does not count as time worked for the purpose of determining employee eligibility for overtime compensation. Working more than eight hours in a work day does not necessarily constitute overtime. Overtime occurs only after working more than 40 hours in a work week. Managemen…

Wellness Champions

September 27, 2019

…llness Programs Reduced sick leave Reduced short-term disability Decreased workers compensation claims Reduced health care costs (insurer & subscriber) Improved productivity Increased employee morale Increased employee retention Understanding your Role in The Wellness Champions Program Wellness Champions (Champions) lead a wellness committee for their school or division (department or work unit, as appropriate). Champions are full-time Carolina em…

Longevity Pay

March 7, 2017

…t pay shall be paid the prorated amount for which eligible. An employee on workerscompensation leave shall be paid longevity as if working. Salary increases effective on the longevity eligibility date are incorporated in base pay before longevity is computed. Calculation of Prorated Longevity To calculate prorated longevity, first calculate the full longevity amount the employee would receive at the next longevity anniversary. Full Longevity = (…

Longevity Pay

January 5, 2017

…t pay shall be paid the pro rata amount for which eligible. An employee on workerscompensation leave shall be paid longevity as if working. Salary increases effective on the longevity eligibility date are incorporated in base pay before longevity is computed. Calculation of Pro-Rata Longevity To calculate pro-rata longevity, refer to the following formula: (Annual salary at time of separation) x (longevity %) x (# of months now eligible / 12) Ex…

SHRA FTE/Salary Change

November 13, 2020

…an FTE below 0.5 unless required by some exceptional circumstance such as workerscompensation or FMLA arrangements. Notifying SHRA Employees of FTE Changes or Salary Reductions When a permanent employee’s FTE is reduced at the employee’s request, a letter must be prepared and provided to the employee specifying the changed FTE and the new associated salary. This letter is signed by the authorizing University official, usually a Department/Cente…